CBSE|DEPARTMENTOFSKILLEDUCATION

Information Technology (SUBJECTCODE - 402)

Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class IX (Session2024 - 2025)
Max.Time:2 Hours Max.Marks:50

PART A-EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
UNIT QUESTIONS TYPE QUESTIONS TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH

1 Communication Skills-I 1 1 2
2 Self-Management Skills-I 1 2 3
3 ICT Skills-I 1 - 1
4 Entrepreneurial Skills-I 1 2 3
5 Green Skills- I 2 - 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 4=4 2 x 3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT-SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE SHORT DESCRIPTIVE/
TYPE ANSWER TYPE LONGANS.TYPE
UNIT TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH 4 MARKS EACH
Unit 1: Introduction to IT-
1 ITeS industry
3 2 - 5
Unit 2: Data Entry &
2 Keyboarding Skills
3 1 1 5
Unit 3: Digital Documentation
3 6 1 1 8
Unit 4: Electronic Spreadsheet
4 6 1 2 9
Unit 5: Digital Presentation
5 6 1 1 8
TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5 35
NO. OF QUESTIONS
20 Any 4 Any 3 27
TOBE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 =20 2x 4=8 4x 3=12 40 MARKS

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 CBSE|DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
Information Technology (SUBJECT CODE - 402)

Sample Question Paper for Class IX (Session2024 - 2025)

Max.Time:2 Hours Max.Marks:50

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.

2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.

3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.

4. Out of the given (5+16=) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5+10=) 15 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.

5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

6. SECTION A – OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):

i. This section has 05 questions.

ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

iii. There is no negative marking.

iv. Do as per the instructions given.

7. SECTION B–SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):

i. This section has 16 questions.

ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.

iii. Do as per the instructions given.

iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

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 SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1x4=4 marks)
i. Which of the following is considered inappropriate non-verbal communication in a 1
professional setting?
a) Maintaining eye contact during a conversation
b) Giving a high-five to a coworker
c) Nodding in agreement during a meeting
d) Keeping a respectful distance during a conversation
ii. Priya works in a busy marketing firm and has been assigned to present a new 1
campaign idea to a group of senior executives. Although she has never presented
to such a high-level audience before, Priya believes in her skills and has prepared
thoroughly. On the day of the presentation, she confidently delivers her ideas,
answers questions clearly, and receives positive feedback from the executives.
Which of the following actions best demonstrates Priya's self-confidence in this
scenario?
a) Avoiding eye contact with the executives during the presentation
b) Doubting her abilities and asking a colleague to present on her behalf
c) Believing in her skills, preparing thoroughly, and confidently delivering
her presentation
d) Repeatedly apologizing during her presentation for potential mistakes
iii. Which of the following statements about RAM is correct? 1
a) RAM stands for Read-Only Memory and is used for long-term storage.
b) RAM is non-volatile memory that retains data even when power is
turned off.
c) RAM is primarily used for storing operating system files and application
software.
d) RAM is a type of temporary memory used for short-term storage and
quick access by the CPU.
iv. What is the aim of entrepreneurship? 1
a) Earn a profit
b) Solve customers’ need innovatively
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
v. Which of the following best represents an action that promotes sustainable 1
development?
a) Building a factory that uses coal as its primary energy source
b) Clear-cutting a forest to make way for agricultural development
c) Implementing a recycling program in a community to reduce waste
d) Using large amounts of chemical fertilizers to increase crop yield
vi. According to UNEP, what characterizes a green economy? 1
a) Enhanced human well-being and social equity with reduced
environmental risks
b) Economic growth without considering environmental impacts
c) Maximizing industrial output at the expense of natural resources
d) Ignoring societal needs to focus solely on ecological preservation

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Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x 5= 5 marks)
i. Which type of IT-BPM organization specifically caters to the needs of its parent 1
company?
a) Global In-house Centers (GIC)
b) Indian Service Providers (ISPs)
c) Multinational Companies (MNCs)
d) Domestic Service Providers (DSPs)
ii. What is another term for Information Technology enabled Services (ITeS)? 1
a) E-commerce services
b) Web-enabled services
c) Software development services
d) Digital marketing services
iii. What type of cards are used in shops that contain a metallic strip with the user’s 1
PIN and account number?
a) Gift cards
b) Membership cards
c) Smart cards
d) Business cards
iv. Which of the following operation is not performed by a mouse? 1
a) Left Click
b) Right Click
c) Middle Click
d) Double Click
v. The lesson control panel can be used for______________. 1
a) animation
b) enable or disable sounds
c) plain
d) background
vi. How does a touch typist know the location of keys on the keyboard? 1
a) By looking at the keys
b) By using muscle memory
c) By listening to the sound of the keys
d) By following a guide
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x 5= 5 marks)
i. What is the extension of LibreOffice Writer document? 1
a) .docx
b) .odt
c) .xps
d) .rtf
ii. ___________________________ is positioned at the left bottom of the Writer 1
window and displays the number of pages, words, the language used, zooming,
etc. It is located at the bottom of the workspace.
a) Title Bar
b) Menu Bar
c) Toolbar
d) Status Bar
iii. Suppose if the text is not continuous and you have been asked to select a part of 1
the text from a paragraph. Which of the following steps can be applied to do this
task in LibreOffice Writer?
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 a) Select the first piece of text → hold down the Ctrl key and use the mouse to
select the next piece of text→ Repeat
b) Edit → Selection Mode → Block Area
c) Hold the Ctrl key down and press the A key
d) Position the mouse pointer anywhere on that word and double click
iv. Seema is preparing her research document on Global Warming. Shehas copied 1
some text from the Internet and this text has it’s own formatting. She wants to
remove that formatting. Which of the following options she can use to do so?
a) Format → Paragraph
b) Format → Text
c) Format → Clear Direct Formatting
d) Format → Paragraph → Area
v. Neha is preparing a detailed report in LibreOffice Writer that includes a large table 1
summarizing sales data for the past year. She realizes that the table is too long and
wants to split it into two separate tables for better readability and organization.
Which of the following steps should she follow?
a) Place the cursor in the last cell of the table and choose Table → Split Table
from the Menu bar.
b) Place the cursor in a cell that will be in the bottom row of the first table
after the split, then choose Table → Split Table from the Menu bar.
c) Place the cursor in a cell that will be in the top row of the second table after
the split, then choose Table → Split Table from the Menu bar.
d) Copy the entire table, paste it into a new document, and manually delete
rows to split it into two tables.
vi. Which option should you choose in a document to print only specific, 1
nonconsecutive pages?
a) All pages
b) Pages
c) Selection
d) Print Preview
Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x 5= 5 marks)
i. Suppose you have a large dataset of customer feedback responses and you need 1
to focus only on comments related to product quality issues. Which mechanism
should you use to selectively display these relevant comments?
a) Sorting
b) Searching
c) Filtering
d) Validating
ii. How can one calculate the total of values entered in a worksheet column of? 1
a) By manual entry
b) By auto-sum
c) By formula
d) By sum function
iii. If we move a cell containing a formula having reference to another cell in the 1
worksheet what will happen to the cell numbers used in the formula?
a) The cell row and columns are changed at destination.
b) The cell row change at destination.
c) The cell columns are changed at destination.
d) No change will occour.

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 iv. Cell A1 contains the number 10 and B1 contains 2. What will be the contents of 1
cell C1, if the formula =A1+B1*2^3 is entered in cell C1?
a) 32
b) 96
c) 26
d) 64
v. Which of the following options when selected deletes all data validation? 1
a) Delete formatting
b) Delete all
c) Delete formula
d) Delete me
vi. A function should start with__________________. 1
a) ‘=’ sign
b) alphabets
c) numbers
d) All of the these
Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x 5= 5 marks)
i. Which of the following is not a part of main Impress window? 1
a) Slides pane
b) Workspace
c) Work pane
d) Task pane
ii. In the Sidebar of your presentation software, you want to apply slide transitions 1
to all slides uniformly. Which option should you select after opening the Slide
Transition section?
a) Apply to Selected Slides
b) Apply to All Slides
c) Modify Transition
d) Loop until Next Sound

iii. Which of the following feature is used to progress the slide show automatically 1
while speaking on the topic?
a) Custom Animation
b) Rehearse Timing
c) Slide Transition
d) Either (a) or (b)
iv. Maria is preparing a presentation on renewable energy sources using LibreOffice 1
Impress. She wants to ensure that her slides have consistent formatting and that
she can easily update slide content without affecting the overall layout. Which
characteristics of LibreOffice Impress would best help Maria achieve this?
a) Dynamic slide transitions and animations
b) Slide master and layout templates
c) Integration with online collaboration tools
d) Real-time audience feedback monitoring
v. The keyboard shortcut key to start slide show from current slide is _________. 1
a) Shift+ F5
b) F5
c) Ctrl+ F5
d) Esc+F5

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 vi. Which of the following features is used to create a new slide show with the 1
current slides but presented in a different order?
a) Rehearsal
b) Custom Slide show
c) Slide Show Setup
d) Slide Show View

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2x3=6 marks) Answer
each question in 20 – 30 words.
Q.6 Describe two barriers to effective communication and provide relevant examples. 2

Q.7 What are the factors that decrease Self-Confidence? 2

Q.8 What are the benefits of Positive Thinking? 2

Q.9 Asha lives in a small coastal town where fishing is the primary livelihood. She 2
noticed that many fishermen were struggling to sell their catch at fair prices due to
a lack of proper market access. Asha decided to start a cooperative that buys fish
directly from the fishermen at fair prices and sells it to larger markets and
restaurants in nearby cities. She also provided training to the fishermen on
sustainable fishing practices to ensure the long-term viability of their trade. How do
you think Asha is benefiting her society as an entrepreneur?

Q.10 What is Entrepreneurship? Explain with relevant example 2

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20–30 words each (2 x4 =8 marks)
Q.11 Rama is a mechanical engineer working on designing a new automotive part. She 2
wants to use software for drawing, designing and for simulating and testing the
designs. Which softwares can be used by her?

Q.12 Rahul’s school has started using a Learning Management System (LMS) . How this LMS 2
enhance his learning experience.

Q.13 In a document all the occurrences of word “Global” have to be changed to “Local”. 2
Which option is suitable for this and what is the shortcut command used for it?

Q.14 Explain the advantages of drawing a chart in Calc. 2

Q.15 Rahul is preparing a presentation for an important business pitch using presentation 2
software. He wants to highlight key features that will impress potential investors.
Mention any four points which he should he consider while making the
presentation.

Q.16 Differentiate between Home Keys and Guide Keys 2

Answer any 3 out of the given5 questions in 50–80 words each (4x3=12 marks)

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Q.17 You are organizing a birthday party and want to create personalized birthday invites 4
using a computer. Which process allows you to automatically insert each guest's
name and address into the invites? Write down the steps to create personalized
birthday invites.

Q.18 4

Use a single function and create the formula.

a) Enter the formula in I7 to calculate the total marks scored by Anu
b) Enter the formula in J4 to calculate the average scored by Rani.
c) Enter the formula in E9 to find out the highest score obtained for science.
d) d) Enter the formula in B9 to find out the number of students present for each
subject
e)
Q.19 What is the use of referencing in Spreadsheet Software? Explain different types of 4
Referencing. (1+3)
Q.20 Explain Workspace views available in LibreOffice Impress. 4

Q.21 Why are typing ergonomics important, and what factors are included in typing 4
ergonomics?

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